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Free Driving Lessons If you're on PIP or DLA

Guides and Advice

3 min read

Free Driving Lessons If You’re on PIP or DLA – Here’s How to Check If You’re Eligible

If you get the higher rate mobility part of PIP or DLA, you might be able to get up to 40 hours of driving lessons completely free.

Purpl
Purpl

July 15, 2025

Council Tax Discounts for Disabled People The Support Most Don’t Know Exists

Guides and Advice

3 min read

Council Tax Discounts for Disabled People: The Support Most Don’t Know Exists

Councils across the UK are now offering extra help on your council tax bill, and it could mean serious savings.

Purpl
Purpl

July 14, 2025

Changes to Universal Credit What They Mean for Disabled People, and Where to Get Support

Purpl & Disability News

3 min read

Changes to Universal Credit: What They Mean for Disabled People, and Where to Get Support

Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s changing with Universal Credit, who it applies to, and where to turn for help if you need it.

Purpl
Purpl

July 10, 2025

Image shows people on a rollercoaster at Alton Towers. Overlayed text reads: How to Get a Ride Access Pass at Merlin Theme Parks — Plus up to 15% Off with Purpl

Money Saving Tips

3 min read

How to Get a Ride Access Pass at Merlin Theme Parks — Plus up to 15% Off with Purpl

A quick guide on how you can skip standard queues with the Ride Access Pass for Merlin attractions this summer, plus save up to 15% on tickets with Purpl.

Purpl
Purpl

July 10, 2025

Purpl’s 1st birthday! How a Discount Platform Became Something So Much Bigger

Purpl & Disability News

3 min read

Purpl Turns 1!: How a Disabled Discount Platform Became Something So Much Bigger

On 9th July 2024, Purpl went live. A discount platform designed by disabled people, for disabled people. It started with a simple mission: to make life a little more affordable, a little more joyful, and a lot more fair.

Purpl
Purpl

July 9, 2025

Everyday Amazon Finds That Genuinely Help Me Manage My MS (And Might Help You Too)

Guides and Advice

5 min read

Everyday Amazon Finds That Genuinely Help Me Manage My MS (And Might Help You Too)

From gadgets that help with muscle stiffness and fatigue to tools that improve circulation and joint support.

Purpl
Purpl

July 8, 2025

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Community Stories

< 1 min read

Win a Luxury Fragrance Bundle Worth £270 — In Partnership with Beauty Base

We’ve teamed up with the brilliant team at Beauty Base to bring you an exclusive giveaway — and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

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Purpl

July 8, 2025

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Is it considered a disability?

6 min read

Is multiple sclerosis (MS) considered a disability in the UK?

Yes — Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK. In England, Scotland and Wales, MS is treated as a disability under the Equality Act 2010 from the point of diagnosis. That legal protection matters because MS can be unpredictable — symptoms can fluctuate, change over time, and affect daily life […]

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Purpl

July 4, 2025

Welfare Reform Update PIP Cuts Removed, But Universal Credit Reductions Still Stand

Purpl & Disability News

3 min read

Welfare Reform Update: PIP Cuts Removed, But Universal Credit Reductions Still Stand

The government reverses cuts to Personal Independence Payment, but Universal Credit cuts still loom ahead.

Purpl
Purpl

July 2, 2025

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